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Join us for Claudia’s 5K: Call Out for Courage—a powerful event where fun meets purpose, all in support of mental health. Hosted by icuTalks, a Charlotte-based ministry working to break the stigma around mental health and create spaces for healing and hope, this 5K promotes courage, connection, and real change.

The Personally Speaking series offers an eclectic range of in-depth research discussions from CHESS faculty in partnership with the J. Murrey Atkins Library. Each speaker is peer-selected to present their recently published research, focusing especially on their personal interests and motivations for studying the topic. Every evening is also a unique opportunity to network and discuss the topic with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other community members during a light reception preceding the event.┃chess.charlotte.edu
Offered four times a year in the Halton Room of Atkins Library at 5:15 p.m. with a reception at 4:15 p.m. Open to the public at no charge.

9/24

“Who is a Refugee? The Global Implications of Migration Governance in the Ottoman Empire,” featuring research by Ella Fratantuono, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of History. Based on the book Governing Migration in the Late Ottoman Empire (Edinburgh, UK: Edinburgh University Press, 2024).

10/15

“Without Water, We Have Nothing: Water Grabbing and Crises Across The Americas and Beyond,” featuring research by Caitlin Schroering, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Global Studies and Affiliated Faculty, Department of Sociology. Based on the book Global Solidarities Against Water Grabbing: Without Water, We Have Nothing (Manchester University Press, 2024).

2/18

“Bones in Bolivia’s Basins: A Biological Microhistory of Identity and Community in Ancient Bolivia,” featuring research by Sara Juengst, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology. Based on the book Cooperation and Hierarchy in Ancient Bolivia: Building Community with the Body (Routledge, 2024).

3/25

“Singing with the Mountains: Narratives of God and Language in Islam and Afghanistan,” featuring research by Will Sherman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Religious Studies. Based on the book Singing with the Mountains: The Language of God in the Afghan Highlands (New York, NY: Fordham University Press, 2023).

The Midwood Mile is a long-term placemaking initiative to create both an amenity and an attraction for everyone to enjoy on The Plaza between Parkwood Avenue and Central Avenue. This street is both a gateway and main travel spine for our neighborhood, as well as a thruway for our Charlotte neighbors. Our vision is to create a safe, welcoming, vibrant, and people-friendly place that encourages activity, facilitates connections, and builds community. Imagine what beauty and interest might be created with a sustained effort to implement landscaping, art, and more along our neighborhood’s driveway.

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The NoDa Bizarre Returns August 2nd with Art, Music, Makers & More! A one-day festival reviving the creative spirit of NoDa’s All Arts Market!

The NoDa Bizarre is back—and bolder than ever! On Saturday, August 2nd, from noon to 8 PM, the lawn of the Johnston YMCA will come alive with creativity, community, and culture. Presented by the NoDa Neighborhood and Business Association’s (NoDa NBA) NoDaRioty committee, this all-arts festival is a modern revival of the beloved All Arts Marketthat once defined the neighborhood’s creative heartbeat.

This year’s Bizarre features an open-air artist market with 75+ local vendors, live music,
interactive art, and more. Enjoy performances by Maggie Lowe, Greg Steinfeld, and Ellie
Morgan as you browse handmade goods, original art, and curious creations from Charlotte’s
most inventive makers.

This year visitors will also enjoy the talents of ten youth artists, from ages 6-18 that will be participating!

In partnership with Charlotte Studio Artists, the festival will feature a silent auction showcasing
donated pieces from 10+ local artists, giving attendees a chance to take home unique works
while supporting the local arts community.

Come hungry—Chutney Cat, King of Pops, and VJ’s Chicken Inasal will be on site serving up bold flavors, sweet treats, and street food favorites to keep you energized all day.

Cool off with nonalcoholic handmade sodas and seltzers from Divine Barrel Brewing, crafted just for the occasion.

As you explore the market, don’t miss the raffle featuring free prizes from 15+ local NoDa
businesses—a fun and easy way to support the neighborhood and win something unique.

Admission is FREE and open to all. For more information, visit noda.org/nodabizarre

With their concert entitled "PEACE," the multi-Grammy and Emmy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen and more!

*Pre Show reception begins at 6pm for season ticket holders and 6:30pm for all other guests.

Adult: $28 - $68
Youth (18 and under): $10


*Above prices include $3 per ticket facility fee
*PLUS 6.75% NC Sales tax
*All persons must have a ticket, including infants

Cirque Us - Stories is a thoughtfully curated show for young audiences that flips through the pages of our troupe's favorite stories to bring you a touching, thrilling narrative about community and identity. Interweaving a collection of folktales, classic literature, children's stories, modern fiction, and more, this show jumps off the page with twists, flips, rewrites, and retellings of stories you'll love. The show features aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, clowns, and more, all ready to fly off the shelf and straight to you!

All seats: $10

This event is being sponsored in kind by the Burke Literacy Council and the Library Foundation of Burke County.


*Above prices include $3 per ticket facility fee
*PLUS 6.75% NC Sales tax
*All persons must have a ticket, including infants

Eight-time GRAMMY® Award winner Arturo O’Farrill closes Season 22 at JazzArts Charlotte with the explosive sound of his Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble. A pianist, composer, and cultural ambassador, O’Farrill is known for pushing musical boundaries while honoring tradition, blending Cuban rhythms, contemporary jazz, and social commentary.

Founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance and a Blue Note recording artist, his performances are bold, dynamic, and deeply rooted in community and activism.

September 19 & 20, two shows per night.

With a voice that channels the emotional depth of Dinah Washington and the swagger of Marlena Shaw, vocalist Melissa Morgan makes her JazzArts Charlotte's JAZZ ROOM debut with a set that fuses soul, blues, and timeless jazz standards.

A standout at the Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition and a Telarc recording artist, Morgan brings a raw honesty and smoky charm to every performance. Whether delivering a heartfelt ballad or an upbeat groove, Morgan captivates with her unique blend of vulnerability and power.

August 22 & 23, two shows per night.

Drop by Mint Museum Randolph to celebrate nature and participate in art activities! Learn about a native animal with Stevens Creek Nature Center educators, and go on a self-guided scavenger hunt through the museum. Weather-permitting, activities will be held both indoors and outdoors. Activities will move inside in the event of rain or harsh weather conditions.

Registration is not required.

Animal encounter 6:30-7:30 PM.

Happens on the following Dates:
Jul 9, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Jul 23, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT

What IS a Quetzalcoatlus anyway? If you've ever seen the towering Quetzal in the lobby of The Schiele, you've probably got questions...

Join us after hours at the museum to discover some fun facts about the largest flying animal that ever lived! Enjoy a tasty soft pretzel, then explore hands-on learning stations or take a twilight tour of Dino Safari. Adults can relax with a craft beer from Keepsake Brewery; dinner and dessert will be available from local food trucks parked right outside. Don't miss the chance to get to know the Quetzalcoatlus during a family night out at the museum!

Glitz and glam will be on view at Wednesday Night LIve at Mint Museum Uptown. In conjunction with The Mint Museum's exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK, enjoy a night of dancing a la Studio 54, plus pop-up runway fashion shows featuring looks from local designers that highlight vintage fashion from the 1970s to the 1990s paired with live music by DJ Smitty, Buff Faye, and Dallas Austin providing music specific to each era.

Program begins at 6 PM, galleries open late. Cash bar.

Wednesday Night Live is presented by Bank of America. This event is organized in partnership with Davita Galloway of Dupp & Swat.

Please join us for the Carolina Comeback 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run presented by the Stride Forward Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Charlotte area high school students. All profits from the event will benefit the Buncombe County Schools Foundation to assist with ongoing recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Helene. Your participation will directly support students, educators, and school communities as they work to rebuild.

Fifteen poets reflect on Black history, neighborhoods, and voices in Charlotte through a powerful, groundbreaking album of poetry and music. Join us for an evening of celebration and storytelling that honors the past while imagining the future of home.

Make new friends and learn more about the innerworkings of an arts organization and how YOU can help as a volunteer. Snacks provided. Ages 16+; FREE; 65 Union St. S, Concord. For more information or to RSVP, email info@cabarrusartscouncil.org or call the Cabarrus Arts Council at 704-920-2787.

Save the date! Our friends at Twirl to the World are back and ready to throw down at the brewery!

Join us on Sunday, August 3rd, from 1-5pm for a Pride Kickoff Party that will benefit Twirl to the World - our August Charity of the Month.

Enjoy a food truck, drink specials and guaranteed good times with members of this organization and yours truly.

This nonprofit brings relief and joy to the world through social advocacy and hardship assistance for vulnerable members of Charlotte's LGBTQ community.

We're excited to have them back and support their efforts!
We hope to see you there!

Rising 6-11 Graders (6th graders must be 12 years old), this is the perfect time to try rowing as these camps are centered around you! Just like you saw in Boys in the Boat, rowing is the ultimate team sport. We will teach you the fundamentals of rowing and about our program. Whether you are looking for a team sport or to stay in shape during your off season, come give rowing a try this summer. Current CYR athletes will be there helping our new athlete's how to row and we will have awesome alumni helping coach. Why not give this Olympic sport a try?

New for 2025- We are encouraging all athletes in both the Charlotte area and Gaston County to sign up! Charlotte Youth Rowing and Belmont Rowing Center have teamed up and will be running these camps together. What that means for you? We just ask you indicate which program you are interested in when checking out. We will have coaches and athletes from both programs help run these camps.

Did you hear the buzz? The Schiele is celebrating the wild and wonderful world of insects, arachnids, and every bug in between! See the world through the eyes of an insect, learn the mysteries of metamorphosis, explore the process of pollination, and MORE. Feeling brave? Don’t miss the Bug Eating Contest!

Chill out with the talented faculty at UNC Charlotte’s College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences inside Charlotte’s (air conditioned!) Independent Picture House (IPH), set close to all that NoDa has to offer.


This newest CHESS Initiative of Lifelong Learning (CHILL) at IPH comprises a full schedule of short, multisession workshops for those hungry for community, intellectual stimulation, or just a place to get away from Internet streaming during the hottest hours of the day. Some of these workshops are geared to the biggest questions of our time. Others are meant to provide accessible introductions to essential topics. A few will help you tap into your creative side. All classes start at 10am and are done by 12pm.

Registration is $150 (individuals register for an entire session to attend all four courses).

What to Expect

CHILL at IPH will offer six workshops – five taught in English and one taught in Spanish – this summer. Let us know what you’d like to learn about next! That might include topics on AI, literature, film superheroes, immigration in the 21st Century, romantic comedy as a genre, how to write a poem, how to write a short story, the future of secondary education in the US, how to learn Japanese/Spanish/German/French/Italian without really trying and more!

All CHILL at IPH classes:

--Are taught by faculty with distinguished records of teaching and research.
--Are designed to be accessible to all students, no matter what they may know or not know about the class’s topic.
--Have minimal homework and no formal tests.
--Include “CHILL time” when classmates can talk informally with each other and their professor about class content.

Get Rewards for Signing Up

You will receive a Certificate of Completion after each workshop. And, if you sign up for three workshops this summer, you can get a fourth CHILL at IPH workshop for free in 2025 or 2026.


End of Year Celebration

Join us and your fellow students to celebrate that UNC Charlotte and IPH got to CHILL all summer with the Charlotte community!

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. will host its 11th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at our new medical facility (3333 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208). The event is free to the public and will offer free bookbags & school supplies (while supplies last), back to school immunizations and physicals, health screenings (dental, glucose, blood pressure, vision, HIV), free eye exams and free eyeglasses for K-12 students, vendor booths with free giveaways, music, line dancing, free food, games, prizes, and fun for the entire family.

Physicals are $25 each. Sports Physicals are $35. Immunizations are free for uninsured children up to age 18. Appointments are required for physicals, immunizations, and eye exams. Bring valid ID, immunization records, and insurance card (if you have insurance). Call 866-CWW-4-YOU (866-299-4968) to schedule appointments or for more information.